Which of the following statements regarding hypochromic microcytic anemia is INCORRECT?
A. Red cells are smaller than normal but contain a normal amount of hemoglobin.
B. It is usually caused by chronic iron deficiency.
C. It may occur in infants and children as a result of dietary deficiency.
D. Most cases in adults result from chronic blood loss.
A
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A. Palpating for inguinal hernia B. Observing for hydrocele C. Observing for phimosis D. Palpating for tender testes
The nurse empties a Jackson-Pratt drainage bulb. Which of the following nursing actions ensures correct functioning of the drain?
a) Irrigating it with normal saline. b) Compressing it and then plugging it to establish suction. c) Connecting it to low intermittent suction. d) Connecting it to a drainage bag and clamping it off.
When the nurse is unsure about how to perform a patient care procedure, the best action would be to:
a. Ask another nurse. b. Discuss the procedure with the patient's physician. c. Look up the procedure in a nursing textbook. d. Consult the agency procedure manual and follow the guidelines for the procedure.